In February 2015, we published a letter from Roger Regan, who could rely on his beloved Jack Russell Mimi through his darkest times. Mimi has now passed away, but the impact she had on Roger will remain for the rest of his life… “Mimi, my 10-year-old Jack Russell, has helped me through the darkest times,” […]
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Five ways holiday homeowners can make properties pet-friendly
Staycationing with your pet and pet-friendly holiday accommodation is on the rise. Harry Roberts, Managing Director of .discusses how properties that allow pets aren’t always truly pet-friendly – and reveals his top tips for how holiday homeowners can make their rentals more appealing to pet owners. Just because you allow dogs to stay on your property […]
Man who left dog alone two weeks receives 10-year animal ban
A man from Greenhithe, Kent, has been banned from keeping all animals for 10 years and ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work after he left his dog at a home for at least two weeks – entirely unattended. The female Staffie-type dog, Shadow, was emaciated when she was found at a property […]
Watch: surfing therapy dog catches her last wave
Ricochet, the first-ever has caught her last wave aged 14 and a half with the help of a triple-amputee veteran. Due to cancer and other health issues, Ricochet will now be retiring from surfing. Jose Martinez, an army veteran, purple heart recipient and Gold medalist in adaptive surfing, got on board to help Ricochet surf […]
From Freya to Bella: the new life of a dog thrown from a moving truck
In February, we reported news of which was travelling a 50mph in a rural Kent road. The one-year-old terrier cross, then called Freya, was filthy and emaciated, and was lucky to survive her ordeal without serious injuries. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod launched an investigation into the incident, although the RSPCA was ultimately unable to trace the person […]